Post # 1
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Bumble bee
I always thought they were a bad idea. After a friends baby pulled it down on herself and suffered second degree burns, I really hated them. But I recetly had a candle just about explode on our entertainment center and got wax everywhere! All over the wood, in the carpet, a few splashes on my husbands guitar, everywhere.So today I was out garage saleing before work and this girl was selling discontinued warmers. There was one that was just so pretty. So I bought it. And now I feel partly like a hypocrite. But also a little concerned before I go plugging it in. It is a full sized one and the spot I have reserved in my head for it would be in a corner area of our bar towards the back with the cord completely hidden. Will it be safe there? What are thr odds that it will get dumped or spill or explode? Please let me know any thoughts you have on these, as I am still quite skeptical. Also, can you put just regular candle wax in them?
Post # 3
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Honey Beekeeper
Those warmers can explode, there are a bunch of YouTube videos on it, also the wax itself is made of chemicals that I don’t want to breath in. I don’t use candles, warmers, or incense any more after reading up on whats in them. I stick to boiling cinnamon or vanilla on the stove.
Post # 4
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Sugar bee
I looked into them, because they’re for sure cute, but I won’t use them because of the chemicals in the wax. I’ve thought of using one just for warming essential oils – you can put something like lavendar in and use the heat to release and spread the scent, and it’s not dangerous to your health – but that’s all I would do. I also stopped using Bath & Body plug-ins for the same reason (I loved those things, but the oils in them release VOCs. My dad actually had really bad respiratory issues that totally cleared up when my mom got rid of all the plug-ins in their house).
Post # 5
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Bee Keeper
I tried to buy one once. I gave the lady $40 for the warmer and some scent. She took my money and I never saw her again. So I am kind of anti, lol.
Post # 6
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Busy bee
I have 3. I don’t use them all the time, but often. No kids, just a cat. I’ve never had a problem with them. I’m not sure about using candle wax, but I use the cheaper Better Homes and Gardens wax cubes instead of the Scentsy brand ones. Just to save money.
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
@SadieBee: warming essential oils sounds like it would be a great idea!!! I wonder if that would work!
@EffieTrinket: that sucks that she took the money and ran! I dont think I would order one but I got a pretty good deal from this yard sale. And it was brand new!
@donna_saur: I asked about the wax because I still have some from the candle that exploded. I loved the scent but apparently the glass got a little warm and gave out. Lol
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
@ChellFish22: I have one, and both SO and I LOVE it! His parents have one as well. We have never had a problem with it.
Post # 9
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Busy bee
I love my Scentsys! I got my first one as a gift from a student and I’ve been hooked ever since. I flip mine on maybe just a couple times a week, not too extensively, so we aren’t constantly breathing it in.
I used to burn tons of candles before getting the Scentsy, and the Scentsy is definitely less messy.
Post # 11
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Sugar Beekeeper
Hate. Why would I pay to put something in my house that will make me sick?
Post # 12
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Bumble Beekeeper
I bought my mom one a couple years ago. She liked it because it was pretty, but ultimately she just prefers candles. The scent didnt travel as far as a candle goes, and it didnt melt very fast.
Post # 13
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Bumble bee
So… I clearly havent done much research on these. What chemicals to they release and what problems foes it cause? Ive burned candles my whole life and use the bath and body works plug ins and love them all! Ive never been sick or had breathing problems.
Post # 14
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Buzzing bee
I purchased a candle warmer from Victoria’s Candles, she makes all of her candles from scratch and I haven’t had any problems with her. If there’s risk of a baby pulling it down and getting burned, don’t put it in a place where he could reach the cord.
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Buzzing bee
Post # 16
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Honey Beekeeper
Paraffin wax contains formaldehyde which is released when you burn candles or melt the wax. The scents they use, “fragrance oil” is linked to all sorts of breathing disorders, with candles, they produce soot (along with other chemicals) right into the air your breathing. Some research shows that burning candles, waxes, and incenses can be as hazardous or more as smoking, Especially those made in China. Do some research, I used to love my candles but I suffered from really bad sinus problems. Once I realized what I was burning and stopped, I now only get seasonal sinus problems instead of year round.
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